MZG
Makung City
Taiwan
10,852 km
6,743 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,852 km
6,743 mi / 5,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
106°
east southeast

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MZG PPT
Airport Name Makung Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MZG PPT
ICAO Code RCQC NTAA
City Makung City Papeete
Country Taiwan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Taipei Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 103 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 23.570000, 119.630000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Makung City (MZG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makung Airport (MZG) in Makung City, Taiwan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,852 kilometers (6,743 miles / 5,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Taiwan with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:55 in Makung City, it's 06:55 in Papeete. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Makung City (MZG) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Makung Airport (MZG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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